Portrait...The Temptation

In my goal to portray women in all guises and emotions, here is the latetst addition to the collection..”The Temptation”....we all know what the feeling…temptation comes in many disguises…is she the temptress, or has she been tempted?make of her what you will…
When I was halfway through painting it, I remembered a picture I had seen in a magazine advertising lipstick….the model had her fingers on the open lips…. I thought they would be a perfect addititon to the painting, but I needed to see them again, just to be sure…. I frantically dug through my recycling bin (luckily we are having a garbage strike and everthing is still here) and found the picture…..the fingers were just what I needed…it was apparent that the picture had been buried in my subconscious, just waiting to emerge in this painting….I made the modifications to the image and here it is
Acrylic and watercolour on Fabriano Paper..
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THE Demon, in my chamber high,
This morning came to visit me,
And, thinking he would find some fault,
He whispered: “I would know of thee
Among the many lovely things
That make the magic of her face,
Among the beauties, black and rose,
That make her body’s charm and grace,
Which is most fair?” Thou didst reply
To the Abhorred, O soul of mine:
“No single beauty is the best
When she is all one flower divine.
When all things charm me I ignore
Which one alone brings most delight;
She shines before me like the dawn,
And she consoles me like the night.
The harmony is far too great,
That governs all her body fair,
For impotence to analyse
And say which note is sweetest there.
O mystic metamorphosis!
My senses into one sense flow—
Her voice makes perfume when she speaks,
Her breath is music faint and low!” ..Baudelaire
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erika15
oooh powerful image! So much emotion conveyed. Love this!
Janis Zroback replied
I thrilled that you do…thank you so much Erika…
Janis Zroback
O mystic metamorphosis!
My senses into one sense flow.
Mark Peterson
Excellent work Janis!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Mark…so nice to see you again…thank you so much…
Ken Powers
That stare is mesmerizing. Amazing piece.
Janis Zroback replied
I’m thrilled that you find it so…thank you so much…
Leslie Gustafson
This one rocks! to me! The complimentary colors just pop. My fav’
Janis Zroback replied
That’s lovely of you Leslie…thank you so much…
kjgordon
dark, mysterious, enticing…..........good idea with the fingers…......makes it more tasty….......
so now which is my favorite…..........???
Janis Zroback replied
Temptation is always tasty…I just made ice cream today…it is so tempting to eat it….now which is your favourite?
owlspook
Janis Zroback replied
Fantastic news…thank you so much…I really appreciate it…
tandoor
this is wicked Janis. Wow cant take my eyes off her.
Janis Zroback replied
She is isn’t she…she got more wicked as I painted her…thank you so much Tandoor…
Caroline Evans...
striking!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Caroline.. :))
red addiction
This is Fantastic! I love everything about it! The eyes, mouth, lips, hand, colors and expression!! Bravo!!!
Janis Zroback replied
It’s wonderful to see that Red…thank you so much…I really appreciate it..
Els Steutel
WOW your are getting better and better with painting those portraits, this is stunning and a fav for me:o)
Janis Zroback replied
Just gettting bolder with the ones I post here…once I knew that people liked them, I then started to post others that are a little more “out there”...thank you so much Els…I’m really happy you like them
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DanaMS
This is so freakin’ cool! Wonderful job!
Janis Zroback replied
Love your description Dana….I feel it…thank you so much…. :)))
webbie
aw Sis she is beautiful …awsome job huggggggz
Janis Zroback replied
Oh thank you so much Thelma…that is so nice of you..
GittiArt
Wow Janis this is so beautifully done …this is my absolutely fav of your collection of faces !!!! TOP NOTCH !!!!!:-)
Janis Zroback replied
I think maybe I should stop here, as she seems to be a general favourite…any others would be pale by comparison…only joking of course…thank you so much…I’m so pleased you are enjoying the series…
kjgordon
Plain Vanilla…........with vanilla beans in it….......
Janis Zroback replied
Oh oh…I made coconut which is my favourite…but I was actually asking about the paintings as you seemed to be mulling over them in your last comment…
owlspook
(big smile) .. she looks so tempting (grin)
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Janis Zroback replied
She does…thank you so much… :))
Enoeda
Wonderful bolt portrait! Love your coice of colours! Stunning!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much..I’m really happy you like her… :))
kjgordon
coconut is just as good…........
so you are a bettin wahini…....
do you have a favorite….......
Janis Zroback replied
What do you mean my betting?
I have no favourites…love them all…
Varry
The colours are so exciting Janis! What a fabulous work this is.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much for the wonderful compliment…I love it…
Earthmonster
Love this one.
Janis Zroback replied
I thought you might…thank you so much… :))
Kendra Taber
THIS IS AWESOME!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Kendra…I’m so pleased that you like it…
catherine walker
thisa is so fabulous..so well done!
Janis Zroback replied
I’m glad you think so Catherine…thank you so much….
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Alison Pearce
An absolutely stunning collection janis!! Beautiful, beautiful work!!
(Without a computer for a few days. I won’t comment on all due to time restraints – this is why I love you putting each part of the series in the description! – but know that I have looked and enjoyed the texture, colour, motion and emotion of each one :) )
Janis Zroback replied
I’m so pleased that you like them Alison…thank you so much…
Lynda Robinson
Great work Janis – wonderful colours and texture.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Lynda… :))
Jim Phillips
I am truly in love with this series Janis. Another wonderful piece. The emotion just flows from the canvas.
Janis Zroback replied
I’m happy to read that Jim…I am always tempted to say “hear” and then realize I am reading not listening…yes I want them to be a lot more than just a picture of a face, hence the titles refer more to an emotion or state of mind for the most part…thank you so much..
GloriaDK
Wow Janis all of these are fantastic and express the emotions.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Gloria…that’s so nice of you…
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Karin Taylor
incredible!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Karin….she is… :))
Ming Myaskovsky
Breathtaking beautiful, another wonderous creation!! :)
Janis Zroback replied
How lovely that you think so…thank you so much Ming…
GEORGE SANDERSON
Awesome !!!
there is so much emotion in this one, and just a hint of wickedness !!!
Janis Zroback replied
Very true and thatnk you so much George…just a touch..wait till you see the next one coming up…:))
ellamental
This is powerfully astounding!!!!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome and thank you so much…I’m happy that you think so..
Joanne Bradley
This is so striking! The colors so bold and evocative! A modern day Medusa but with a sense of fragility just under the surface!
Janis Zroback replied
Yes…she could be the temptress or she may have been tempted to her destruction and knows no other way to live…either way she still shows her humanity…thanks Joanne…well said..

gemynd
this is simply awesome….the depth of colour and feeling presence in her face is so powerful
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much….that is incredibly nice of you…
frenchblue
beautiful!!!! so much power!!1 cm
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much …lovely of you to say so…
Christine Casano
love the colors in this. amazing
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Christine..thank you so much.. :))
Michael Scalf
This is a great piece of work! I love the colors and the really hairy shading. Just an awesome composition, great work :) Congrats on being featured.
mikes.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Michael…that very nice of you…
Barbara Glatzeder
wicked! this entire series is quite fascinating :-)
Janis Zroback replied
Very nice of you to say so…thank you Barbara…
Michael Scalf
You’re very welcome :)
Astrid Strahm
Great creation Janis.. I love the expression on her face. :-)
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Astrid…very nice of you..
stephanie allison
I love this piece, the eyes are so alive! Make sure you enter it into the Painted Ladies group for future feature opporunities!
steph
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Janis Zroback replied
I will thank you so much…I just joined so I did not want to flood you with images all at once…
Chris Baker
Taut with emotional brilliance and a surfeit of textural wonder to explore – love this Janis :)
Janis Zroback replied
What a wonderful compliment Chris…I may just get you to write my blurbs…thank you so much…:)))

Chris Baker
you’re too kind Janis:
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I may just get you to write my blurbs…thank you so much…:)))
Apparently, I’m like Byron now (these last few days) – ‘mad, bad’ etc…..
Janis Zroback replied
And dangerous to know? ...but very eloquent all the same…and that can cover a multitude of sins… :)))
Paul Ramnora
All I can say is, WOW! What an EXTREMELY POWERFUL image! ;-)
Janis Zroback replied
How nice of you Paul…thank you so much… :))
stephanie allison
Congratulations! Your image placed in the TOP 10 in the Vibrant & Vivid Color Painted Ladies Challenge
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Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news…thank you so much
Carlos Solorza
beautiful work with great composition and use of colour.
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much Carlos..welcome..… :))
AmandaGWright
Janis Zroback replied
Wonderful news Amanda…thank you so much…
Terry Hinkle
Congratulations!
This is an exciting and provocative piece.
Very strong!
Janis Zroback replied
Welcome Terry…thank you so much…
Kevin McGeeney
your art is amazing…I really like this one!
Janis Zroback replied
Welocme Kevin…thank you so much…very nice of you…
Kartoon
omg!!! it’s so beautiful! i love everything about it and the colors are particularly stunning!!!
Janis Zroback replied
Thank you so much…it’s very nice of you to say so…